One of my favorite places. Drinks, food and service are all phenomenal. Highly recommendedread more

Service was good, the restaurant is very dark kinda hard to see. It was clean. They have these huge…read moreceiling fans and they are blasting on high. I went with my kids and they were complaining that it was cold. Ive heard great things about this place so maybe they had an off night.I had gone to estación another restaurant owned by the same people and I really liked that place I got the lomo saltado which is a beef stew with white rice and vegetables. It wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. The hummus was ok and the yuca was terrible and I love yuca. I went with my kids but they don't really have a kids menu. I don't think I would go back.

Ward Eight was a place we frequently visited when we lived nearby many years ago. We were in the…read morearea recently and decided to stop by...we discovered this gem from our past has only gotten better! High quality and innovative cocktails, reasonable prices, and a chic/classy ambiance make Ward Eight must-visit! I tried two cocktails when I was at Ward 8: Remember the Main and Vieux Carre. Both were decadent, delicious, and boozy. Triple threats! I loved them both, but the "Remember the Main" was different from drinks I've had before, so that was my favorite. My husband had a local beer. They have beer, wine, and NA options for folks who aren't into cocktails. They also have food which looks scrumptious, ranging from high-end appetizers to full meals. We did not come prepared to eat, so we'll have to come back again to try food in the future! The staff were welcoming and professional. The space was clean and Gatsby-style chic. There is plenty of seating and an outdoor space for when it is warmer. It is a fancier places, so prices are higher. But you pay for the higher quality ingredients and innovative recipes. If you enjoy cocktails and cozy cocktail bars, Ward Eight is definitely the spot for you!

Cocktail was neither worst nor the best rendition of a Vieux carre that I've had. I've said it…read moreseveral times that many things that originate in New Orleans are hard to replicate outside New f the big easy. I got the feeling that the staff were putting some effort into their craft. The place was crowded & there was even a live band performing. The bar had some above average bottles such as Hibiki & Bookers. I was pressed for time but there were at least three more menu items I would've tried.

this place is very family, friendly, has video games for pretty much all ages, a really nice area…read morereserved for private bookings, and also caters to the adults with two bars. There's Apple space to move around and very bright and lightly. The food choices are pizza, chicken tenders, cheeseburger, sliders, fries, cookies, and drinks. The service is bar none where they're so helpful and inviting.

First & Last time here. Purchased a Package to celebrate my son's birthday party, set up was nice &…read morefood is good, Wish i could say the same about Manager, his customer service is TERRIBLE. I booked from 6-8 NOWHERE IN MY CONTRACT OR PARTY FAQS SAYS KIDS AREN'T ALLOWED IN BUILDING AT 8:00pm. I understand if it's their policy but i wasn't told on any emails when i booked for adults & KIDS. I had previously ask my bartender and server if my guests and I could cut the cake at 8:00 since food is served at 7:30 they said Yes ofc then manager comes around 8:05 to tell me "KIDS HAVE TO EXIT BUILDING AT 8:00" he gave me a "chance" to cut cake and stay until 8:30 and then we have to leave property, i felt so bad for my guests with kids who were rudely told they can't longer play games & had to leave, we cut cake rushed and they took them to go since they were not allowed to stay and eat on site. One girl there did apologize bc i showed her nowhere in contract nor email with planner party named sam told me about this policy and manager simply said "you have to talk to the person you planned your event with & that people usually play, eat and then leave" like really no one stays on site even if they have to move tables? I understand that but we were the only ones who had booked at that time & there were plenty of empty tables and chairs available. It was just very rude of them to say Kids have to exit the building as if these kids were not being supervised and playing with their own parents. SIMPLY RUDE & they could have communicated this policy with me before even booking it. They did charged me for everything 2 days before event though so they know what what they're doing. I emailed party planner and I've been ignored now. Only Bartender gets the star, very polite. TY.

As a former restaurant/craft cocktail owner in Lincoln Park, I'm shocked Oskar's only has 2 reviews…read moreas it's got a lot going for it. The cocktail menu caters to many tastes, they make their own bitters, shrubs and syrups, they have a diverse collection of small batch producers and clearly a staff who know what they're doing! As a mixologist who now only plies his trade at home, I was extremely impressed!! Not that the lack of reviews seem to be hurting their business - the 3 attempts I made to visit, only one was successful (they were too busy the other times). I stumbled upon Oskars by chance - but man, am I ecstatic that I did!!! This is a gem that would easily do well in Chicago's trendiest hoods. Its interior is extremely cozy and inviting/welcoming - it reminded me of a cocktail establishment in London's brick lane neighborhood. I'm looking forward to coming back with friends as this is a cocktail bar that will impress Chicagoans and out of towners alike - and more importantly, I don't have to venture south to have a great cocktail anymore!!

Many unique cocktail options, each well thought out and balanced. Presentation and temperature were…read morewell attended to. The indoor area was quite small, but that didn't lose any issues to our experience. This place is more conducive to couples rather than groups. The outdoor area provides tables that could fit up to 4 people.

I love this place!! Manager was super kind, I believe his name was Jed? I am blanking on the…read moreservers name but the food was great!! I had a chicken sandwich and my fiancé got the prime rib dip. We were in a quiet area, but we could see they had quite the crowd. Despite that, we had excellent service and the food came out rather fast. Bathrooms were exquisite and the soap was soft.

Went for oyster and some cocktails We were tired from…read moreshopping Wish they had more bar bites We weren't hungry so went for oyster Super great quality!

In honor of Women's History Month I would like to update my review of Nobody's Darling to state…read morethat the lovely owners of this fine establishment are still doing their thing. Nobody's Darling is not just to have a chat and cocktail, they offer quite a few events for folks to attend. Below are a few examples of the swinging times you can have there. In 2026 I am so happy that they are still in business and thriving. The vibe is still cool, the menu for the cocktails is still exciting and the crowd is eclectic. Wine Down Wednesday Unwind midweek with Happy Hour 5-7pm $7 glasses of wine $20 bottles Thursday: Pitch Your Peeps Help your friend find love (or vibes). Pitch them to the room - all relationship styles welcome. Feel Good Fridayz w/ DJ All The Way Kay Start the weekend right! Happy Hour 5-7pm DJ Kay live 8-11pm Sunday Karaoke All Day Happy Hour starting at 2pm Karaoke 5pm-8pm Sip.Sing. Repeat. Empanadas by De Luna Empanada 7pm-10pm DJ Gloria on the decks Cocktails flowing all night Friday, March 20 DJ Set 8-11PM

The drinks are always strong and creative. The people are stylish yet down to earth and friendly. I…read morelove going.

This review is for a private celebration party event that I attended here.  It was held in their…read moreback party room, with the back being by the mall entrance.   It was a very nice venue for the event and the space was at its capacity for our party of 49.  There were 3 tables of 12 and 1 table of 13.   The wait staff did a nice job of taking and keeping track of drink orders, and attending to the tables in general.  They also kept the space quite cool on a hot evening.  The menu was comprised of drinks (beer/wine) and a family style meal of 4 courses, including dessert.  Each of the courses was in turn comprised of 2-3 selections.  For example, chicken marsala, penne bolognese, and pan seared salmon were all provided as part of the Entrees course.   The Antipasti course was truffle potato skins and roasted meatballs.  The Pizza and Salad course included a house salad, a truffle mushroom pizza, and a burnt pepperoni pizza.  The Dessert course was bomboloni (hole-less doughnuts with sauces) with an option to order other items like tiramisu or brookie skillets from the regular dessert menu.  This place partners with Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani and like all of his many restaurants, the quality of every dish here is top-notch and delicious.  The bill is also top-notch, lol, and that is also typical of Chef Fabio's places, but you do basically get what you pay for, and that includes the atmosphere, and it's all satisfying and delicious.  This menu and event ran about $100 pp all in and that covered both the menu and the use of the private room.   One of the servers, I think her name was Emily, was really good, attentive, and efficient, and she was one of those who could take 10 separate drink orders, and come back and find you in the crowd!  She in particular was really nice to have around and she made a difference. As far as the rest of the restaurant, it's a busy, vibrant, and loud place.  The fairly lengthy dining space is kind of compartmentalized into different sections, and there is a full bar both in the middle of the restaurant as well as in the back where we were by the mall entrance.  There is also an open kitchen in the middle of the restaurant.  The second bar in the back really is needed for private events.  They also have a small patio area by their mall entrance.  It looks to be a fun date night kind of restaurant.  Overall, I'll go with a 4.49 star rating rounded down to 4 for our private event with the main knock being that it's all on the somewhat pricey side, but also very good.

The service was lovely and the cappuccino was really very good. But that was really it. The penne…read morewith vodka sauce was tasty but the addition of chicken breast tased like a Costco frozen grilled chicken. The Brussels sprouts salad was awful. Thickly sliced sprout cores that and tasteless additions made for a chore rather than a meal. Skip the salad and just have the side of sprouts instead. For a fairly large bill dinner should have been much better. Better yet - choose a different restaurant

Enjoyed my drinks here. Very complex & sophisticated cocktails albeit a neighborhood bar feel to…read moreit. I briefly discussed the bartenders "r&d" stuff currently in development why also challenging him to go off script for a custom cocktail that was delicious. Small but mighty & the price point for these types of cocktails is unheard of these days. I'll be returning asap to delve further into the menu but as of now this is a high priority for cocktail aficionados such as myself.

So... I'd parked my scooter on my way to Elixir, and couldn't help but notice The Nook as I was…read morewalking towards the entrance. After my drink next door, I would be remiss if I didn't stop in. What I got was one of the more unique and interesting cocktails I'd tried! It was the Sick Day, and while I don't command the English language or my palate enough to do it justice, I can tell you that it was definitely a great sipper. The absinthe mist, despite being just that, has a way of doing that. I want to give some credit to the service. While the bar was shorthanded at the time, the barman on duty did his very best as a one-man show. Can't fault them too much, someone calls out sick last minute, and that's that. However, if there is something I can hold against them it's the heat! I'm not sure why, but the upon coming in, the place was HOT! After settling in, it became more bearable, but this is the kind of thing that sometimes persuades me to leave before I order anything.